
Cheap Apartments for Rent in East Chesapeake, VA from $900 (48 Rentals)
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Riverstone I

Starling Village

Oak Grove

The Arbors at Battlefield

Harvard Apartments

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Marina Point

Great Bridge Apartments

Lake Village
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Green Tree Apartments

The Birches

Kingsbridge

The Cedars at Greenbrier

Lakes Of Greenbrier

Infinity at Centerville Crossing

Greenbrier Woods Apartments

Pillars at Great Bridge

The Amber at Greenbrier
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MAA Adalay Bay

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Hideaway at Greenbrier

Woodbriar Apartment Homes

The Cascades

Fenwyck Manor Apartments

ReNew Chesapeake

Tapestry Park

Mosaic Summit Pointe

Red Knot at Edinburgh
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Tattersall Chesapeake

Helix

Magnolia Chase Apartments

Streets of Greenbrier

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Cottage Trails at Culpepper Landing

The Morgan

Acclaim at Greenbrier

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Aspire at Towne Place

3408 Bainbridge Blvd
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817 State St

Thrive Apartment Homes

497 Cobblewood Bend

100 Diamond Ave

Acorn Grove Apartment Homes

1038 Wickford Ct

316 San Roman Dr

906 Wickford Dr

1318 River Birch Run S
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964 St Andrews Reach

2638 King Ct

1872 Volvo Pky
East Chesapeake, VA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in East Chesapeake?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Chesapeake 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,783 | $968 | $2,744 |
| East Chesapeake 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,014 | $961 | $3,443 |
| East Chesapeake 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,443 | $1,451 | $4,333 |
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Cheapest Available East Chesapeake Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in East Chesapeake, VA is a 2 Beds unit found at Westbridge Commons in the Pleasant Grove neighborhood priced from $961. Starling Village in the Washington neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,128. Here is today’s list of the most affordable East Chesapeake apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westbridge Commons | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $961 |
| Starling Village | 1BR | 1BR,1BA | $1,128 |
| The Arbors at Battlefield | 1 BR / 1 BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,176 |
| Harvard Apartments | Two Bedroom - Classic | 2BR,1BA | $1,195 |
| Great Bridge Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,275 |
| Lake Village | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $1,303 |
| Oak Grove | 2A Classic | 2BR,1BA | $1,350 |
| Riverstone I | 2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath Classic | 2BR,1BA | $1,405 |
| Lakes Of Greenbrier | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,520 |
| Infinity at Centerville Crossing | Retro- A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,611 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Chesapeake, VA and Nearby
As of June 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Chesapeake area is the $1.69 price per square foot Yorkshire Model at Fenwyck Manor Apartments in the in the Greenbrier neighborhood starting from $2,829. The second greatest value East Chesapeake apartment is the The Serene Model at Magnolia Chase Apartments starting at $1,946 with a $1.62 price per square foot in the Greenbrier neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Chesapeake apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| Fenwyck Manor Apartments | Yorkshire | 3BR,3.5BA | $1.69 |
| Magnolia Chase Apartments | The Serene | 2BR,2BA | $1.62 |
| Pillars at Great Bridge | Hampton | 2BR,2BA | $1.80 |
| The Arbors at Battlefield | 2 BR / 1.5 BA | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.24 |
| Riverstone I | 2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath Renovated | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.66 |
| Lake Village | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.41 |
| Green Tree Apartments | Oakhaven | 2BR,1BA | $1.80 |
| Westbridge Commons | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.12 |
| Harvard Apartments | Two Bedroom - Fully Renovated | 2BR,1BA | $1.74 |
| Great Bridge Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.80 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Chesapeake Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom East Chesapeake Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom East Chesapeake Apartment is $1,128 at Starling Village.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom East Chesapeake Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in East Chesapeake is starting from $961 at Westbridge Commons.
What is the most affordable East Chesapeake Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap East Chesapeake Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Riverstone I and starts from $1,645.
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